FlareGet review
FlareGet pairs segmented downloads with mirrors, scheduling, and browser integration.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
FlareGet is a desktop download manager for Windows, macOS, and Linux, aimed at people who want to organize and control file downloads without relying only on a browser's built-in downloader. Its free version covers core download management, including dynamic file segmentation, automatic categorization by extension, speed limits, and scheduled start and pause times. It also supports HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, and Metalink, plus YouTube video downloads. This combination makes it relevant to solo users and small teams looking for a general-purpose manager with scheduling and mirror support.
FlareGet's feature set is broad for a desktop tool: it can check expired links when downloading from multiple mirrors, retry failures, monitor the clipboard, and import batches of URLs. Browser integration can intercept and start downloads, with named support for Firefox, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Chromium, Opera, and Safari. The Pro plan adds up to 16 parallel connections per download, browser integration with major browsers, and free upgrades to new versions. The published plan details make the free edition the straightforward starting point; Pro is for users who specifically value those added capabilities.
There are practical boundaries to consider. Resume is supported for interrupted downloads, but FTP resume is unsupported, so users who depend on continuing interrupted FTP transfers should look for an alternative. FlareGet is desktop-only and closed-source, which may not suit buyers seeking open-source software or a different deployment model. Its focus is download control rather than a broader file-management workflow. Choose it if segmentation, mirrors, scheduling, and browser capture are central to the job; skip it if FTP resume or open-source availability is essential.
FlareGet pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Segments files and supports downloads from multiple mirrors.
- Schedules downloads and can resume interrupted downloads.
- Integrates with several browsers and categorizes files by extension.
- Where it doesn't
- FTP resume is unsupported.
- Pro's listed benefits are limited to connection count, browser integration, and upgrades.
- It is a desktop app and is not open source.
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